A Ponzi, or pyramid, scheme launched about two years ago by a bankrupt Tri-City businessman has landed him in jail, facing charges in Franklin and Benton Counties. It also has his partner in hot water and facing arrest.
The man's wife has not been charged, but was allegedly part of a check kiting scheme through her former employer, HAPO Credit Union...
A man who was in the Grant County Jail in August has now been arrested and charged in the death of another former inmate, who took what turned out to be an overdose of drugs.
35-year-old Jordan D. Tebow had been in the Moses Lake jail beginning August 10th of this year...
Officials believe his past and reputation likely led to his death, but it was still shocking.
Yakima County Jail officials continue to investigate the assault and likely murder of an inmate, who was found on the floor late Sunday night...